The idea behind Snapchat is to let users send each other fleeting pictures that delete themselves after a few seconds. As appealing as the idea of sending something temporary in a digital world where everything lasts forever may be, you can still capture and store Snapchat snaps with screenshots. Once a snap expires it’s gone. However, if you use your smartphone’s standard screenshot function before the snap’s countdown finishes, the image can live on in your device’s gallery. Tips Warnings Writer Bio
